vodzak's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
5.0
Rachel Reid’s books are all hits no skips for me. This one is so sweet and charming. Absolutely loved it. Will definitely be a fun one to reread around the holidays.
tcull3n's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
joelrcallen's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Light, fluffy, and easy to read.
avalydia's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a cute, cozy read! Perfect for cuddling up in a blanket with on a cold night. You'd almost never think this was by the same author who wrote the steamy Heated Rivalry (and both of them are excellent, so hats off to Rachel Reid).
I thought it was really interesting, and refreshing, how the Landon and Casey navigated Landon's sexuality and. I also have... a lot of questions now, because it felt like Rachel Reid was right inside my head the entire time she was writing Landon's thoughts on his sexuality. Like, I have never felt so on the same page with someone as I did with him. So uh... I'll go think about that for a bit lol.
Anyway, unlike a lot of readers, I wasn't bothered at all by Casey hooking up with other people at the beginning of the novel. He was obviously trying to distract himself from Landon, and also for a while wasn't even sure Landon was into him, so that was fine to me. Also, he was so nice and patient with Landon! We love a gentle himbo.
I think at the end, I might have liked to see, but I'm not too fussed about it.
All in all, a wonderful read and I wish I'd been able to make it last longer.
I thought it was really interesting, and refreshing, how the Landon and Casey navigated Landon's sexuality and
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didn't wind up having penetrative sex, which is all but a requirement in most romance novelsAnyway, unlike a lot of readers, I wasn't bothered at all by Casey hooking up with other people at the beginning of the novel. He was obviously trying to distract himself from Landon, and also for a while wasn't even sure Landon was into him, so that was fine to me. Also, he was so nice and patient with Landon! We love a gentle himbo.
I think at the end, I might have liked to see
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Landon make the big gesture, since he was the one who had been holding back from CaseyAll in all, a wonderful read and I wish I'd been able to make it last longer.
jennp28's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Loved this sweet hockey romance. A little less spicy than the Game Changers series but still swoony! Landon seems to maybe be demi (it’s never labelled) which is nice to see represented in a romance like this. It’s also nice to see a character presented as really good at their sport but not a typical manly dudebro jock. Also Eastern Passage represent! Love the idea of an NHL player jogging around my neighbourhood.
Moderate: Child death and Grief
Minor: Car accident and Injury/Injury detail
missbobbikins's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
domiri's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
theofficialzhang's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maxinesf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0